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Denys Shmyhal

Minister of Defense of Ukraine.
Denys Anatoliyovych Shmyhal was born on October 13, 1975, in Lviv. He received his education at Lviv Polytechnic National University, where in 2003 he also earned a Ph.D. in Economics. Throughout his career, he held leadership positions at enterprises in Lviv and worked in the Lviv Regional State Administration. He served as the Minister of Communities and Territories Development of Ukraine. In 2020, he became the Prime Minister of Ukraine. Since July 2025, he has been the Minister of Defense.
2003
Earned a Ph.D. in Economics
2009
Began working at the Lviv Regional State Administration
2014
Appointed Deputy Head of the Main Directorate of MinDokhody (currently the State Tax Service) in Lviv Oblast
2015
Became CEO of "Lvivkholod" company
2020
Headed the Government of Ukraine
2025
Appointed Minister of Defense of Ukraine
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The government has adopted a resolution on international military assistance: the Ministry of Defense says it provides for

The Government adopted a resolution regulating the receipt and use of international military assistance in accordance with the needs of the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 10:49 AM • 22369 views
Head of Ukraine's Mission to NATO: F-16 report will be presented at meeting in Ramstein format

On February 14, the coalition will present a report on the preparation of F-16 fighter jets for Ukraine at a meeting of the Ramstein Contact Group on Ukraine's defense.

War in Ukraine • February 14, 07:35 AM • 113046 views
Shmyhal visited the positions of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade "Edelweiss" at the front

The Prime Minister of Ukraine Denys Shmyhal visited the soldiers of the 10th separate mountain assault brigade "Edelweiss" at the front line and presented them with awards and gifts for their courage and bravery in the defense of Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 08:43 PM • 29258 views
Hundreds of kilometers of new fortifications built along the frontline in Donetsk region - Shmyhal

Ukraine is stepping up construction of fortifications along the entire front line. The Prime Minister said that hundreds of kilometers of new fortifications have been built along the front line in Donetsk region.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:56 PM • 24235 views
Ukraine is actively preparing infrastructure for F-16 maintenance - Shmyhal

Ukraine is preparing the infrastructure for F-16 fighter jets and hopes to receive them soon to strengthen its air defense, as the Prime Minister and others commented on the ongoing training and preparation.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:50 PM • 23034 views
NACP connects 144 organizations to the new Whistleblower Reporting Portal

NACP completes connection of the first stage of agencies to the Unified Whistleblower Reporting Portal. The NACP has completed the first stage of connecting 144 organizations, including anti-corruption agencies, to the Unified Whistleblower Reporting Portal.

Crimes and emergencies • February 13, 03:31 PM • 64697 views
The Government held a meeting in the East: Shmyhal names top priorities for 2024

The government held a meeting in the East, at which Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal named the defense of the state from Russian occupiers and strengthening the army as top priorities for 2024.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 03:21 PM • 24901 views
"Further US assistance allows us to save lives from Russian terror": Zelensky reacts to Senate's approval of support for Ukraine

The US Senate approves more than $60 billion in aid to Ukraine, which President Zelenskyy says will save lives from Russian terror.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 12:17 PM • 33613 views
Shmyhal calls Senate's approval of aid to Ukraine important, counts on support in the House of Representatives

The US Senate has approved more than $60 billion aid package for Ukraine, which the Prime Minister expects to be approved by the House of Representatives as well, providing weapons, equipment, ammunition, and economic support to help Ukraine remain stable.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 11:59 AM • 29980 views
The EU Council has opened the way for the use of profits from frozen assets of the Russian Federation in favor of Ukraine - the Ministry of Justice

The EU Council adopts a decision allowing the proceeds from the frozen assets of the Russian central bank to be used to compensate Ukraine for its losses from the war.

War in Ukraine • February 13, 10:40 AM • 30913 views
Demining with AI: Fedorov spoke about the new development of the Brave1 cluster

Technology developed by the Brave1 cluster uses drones, sensors, and artificial intelligence to detect mines, shells, and craters from explosions ten times faster and safer for demining in Ukraine.

War in Ukraine • February 12, 05:16 PM • 29674 views
IMF mission to start negotiations on third review of Ukraine's program on February 17 in Warsaw - NBU

The IMF team headed by Uma Ramakrishnan has begun meetings in Kyiv with Ukrainian authorities to discuss the economic challenges facing Ukraine, and on February 17, the IMF mission will begin negotiations on the third review of the program for Ukraine in Warsaw.

Economy • February 12, 03:44 PM • 21919 views
Shmyhal met with the IMF mission in Kyiv to discuss financing of Ukraine and confiscation of frozen assets of the russian federation

The Prime Minister of Ukraine thanked the IMF for approving the second review of the $15. 6 billion assistance program for Ukraine and discussed further economic cooperation.

Economy • February 12, 02:13 PM • 24617 views
Japan to allocate $106 million for Ukraine's recovery - media

Japan will provide $106 million for Ukraine's postwar reconstruction in seven areas, including agriculture and rubble removal.

Economy • February 11, 02:07 PM • 101338 views
Zelensky met with Shmyhal and discussed the problems of Kirovohrad region

President Zelenskyy met with Prime Minister Shmyhal to discuss resolving critical issues in Kirovohrad region, such as water supply problems, uranium mines, and the purchase of emergency response equipment.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 08:25 PM • 31072 views
Cabinet of Ministers approves methodology for the use of minority languages

The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a methodology for the use of languages of national minorities in their traditional habitats as part of Ukraine's commitments to the EU to protect minority rights.

Society • February 9, 01:26 PM • 24781 views
Prime Minister: Ukraine agrees with EU to extend economic and transport visa-free regime

Ukraine is working to extend the economic and transport visa-free regime with the EU until June 2025.

Economy • February 9, 12:52 PM • 28310 views
Shmyhal: Ukraine is creating an industrial defense committee, arms manufacturers are to be involved in it

The Prime Minister of Ukraine announced the establishment of an industrial and defense committee to strengthen Ukraine's defense industry through systematic support for arms manufacturers and defense cooperation with other countries.

War in Ukraine • February 9, 12:22 PM • 30097 views
Borrell: EU to hand over more than 1 million shells to Ukrainian troops by the end of the year

According to Josep Borrell, the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, the European Union plans to deliver 1,145,000 shells to Ukrainian troops by the end of 2022.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:41 PM • 25047 views
Kuleba calls on EU to take three steps to increase supply of shells to Ukraine

The EU foreign minister called for three immediate steps to increase the supply of artillery shells to Ukraine: long-term contracts with defense companies, removal of regulatory barriers, and negotiations on supplies from third countries.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 02:17 PM • 21684 views
Borrell: EU defense industry capabilities increased by 40%

According to Josep Borrell, the potential of the EU defense industry has increased by 40%, and by the end of the year it expects to have 1 million 155 thousand units of ammunition.

Politics • February 7, 01:44 PM • 25785 views
Ukraine expects the EU to approve the 13th package of sanctions against Russia in February

Ukraine's Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal announces that the EU will approve the 13th package of sanctions against Russia in February 2024.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 01:00 PM • 23683 views
Ukraine and the EU discussed further steps towards European integration, consolidation of free trade regime - Shmyhal

The Prime Minister of Ukraine and the EU foreign policy chief discussed further steps in European integration, the free trade regime with the EU, and the creation of a mechanism for confiscating frozen Russian assets.

Economy • February 7, 12:37 PM • 27255 views
"Ukraine will receive one million rounds of ammunition by the end of the year": Shmyhal discusses military support with Borrell

Ukraine's Prime Minister and the EU's chief of diplomacy discussed providing Ukraine with military support, including 1 million rounds of ammunition by the end of the year, as well as strengthening sanctions against Russia and confiscating Russian assets.

War in Ukraine • February 7, 12:06 PM • 26189 views
Government has transferred almost UAH 4.5 billion to community budgets to rebuild social and critical infrastructure - Shmyhal

The government has transferred almost UAH 4. 5 billion to local budgets in eleven regions for programs to restore social and critical infrastructure damaged by the war.

War in Ukraine • February 6, 04:19 PM • 108143 views
Shmyhal: gaining full membership in the OECD is one of Ukraine's priorities

Ukraine continues to deepen its cooperation with the OECD, and full membership is one of the country's priorities, according to Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal.

Economy • February 6, 02:39 PM • 25097 views
Poland promises "zero tolerance" to those who illegally trade in Ukrainian agricultural products

The Vice Minister of Agriculture of Poland promised to severely punish farmers who violate the ban on imports of Ukrainian agricultural products.

Economy • February 5, 03:59 PM • 33756 views
Due to grid overload, Kryvyi Rih is again partially de-energized

Due to overloaded power grids, some districts of Kryvyi Rih and 5 settlements were left without electricity. Power engineers are working to stabilize the situation as soon as possible. They are also working to restore power to homes and businesses.

Society • February 3, 05:27 PM • 36220 views
After Russian strikes and blackouts in Kryvyi Rih: Shmyhal reported to Zelensky on the protection of energy facilities

Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal reported to President Zelenskyy on the restoration and protection of energy facilities after Russian strikes caused a power outage in Kryvyi Rih.

War in Ukraine • February 3, 05:09 PM • 32568 views
Ukraine and Canada launch International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children

Ukraine and Canada have established the International Coalition for the Return of Ukrainian Children to facilitate the return of illegally deported and forcibly displaced Ukrainian children from Russia and provide support to them upon their return.

War in Ukraine • February 2, 08:19 PM • 33143 views